TAP DANCING • TAX CREDITS • TAXI VOUCHERS • TEACHING • TEACHING ENGLISH TO FOREIGN LANGUAGES • TELEGRAMS • TELEPHONE PREFERENCE SERVICE • TELEVISION AERIALS •  TELEVISION COMPANIES • TELEVISION LICENCE • TELEVISION RECEPTION PROBLEMS • TENNIS CLUB • TENNIS COURT BOOKINGS •TESCO STORES • THEATRES • TICKET SALES • TIMER PROBLEMS • TIP • TOILETS • TOURIST INFORMATION • TOWN CENTRE CAR PARKS • TOWN CLERK ENQUIRIES • TOWN CRIER • TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION •TOY LIBRARY• TRADING STANDARDS • TRAFFIC CALMING • TRAFFIC SIGNALS/SIGNS • TRAINS • TRANSCO  • TRANSLATION •TRANSPLANT INFORMATION • TRAVELLERS • TRAVELODGE • TRAVEL INSURANCE • TRAVEL LINE • TREE COUNCIL •TREE WARDEN SCHEMES • TRIBUNALS • TUMBLE TOTS

TAP DANCING

Let’s Dance – contact Robin/Irene 01273 844575 (classes take place at Keymer Village Hall).

tax credits

For information on tax credits visit H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

Taxi Vouchers

As from 1 April 2006 taxi vouchers, which are available instead of a Sussex Countcard Buss Pass, will only be available to those who cannot use public transport because of a disability.  All  applicants (including those who are aged 60 or over, or those who have received vouchers previously) will need to complete an application form and obtain their doctors signature and practice stamp.  All taxi vouchers issued after 1 April 2006 will have an expiry date printed on them and will have to be used during that financial year.

One or more vouchers may be used for up to half the fare with participating taxi companies.  There is no charge for a book of 30 x £1.00 vouchers.  Only one book is available per eligible resident in any twelve month period from the date of issue.

To obtain the Taxi Vouchers you will need to provide proof of residency, proof of age or disability and a passport size photograph. Application forms are available at the Help Point or contact Liz Lancaster at Mid Sussex District Council on 01444 477304, email ElizabethL@midsussex.gov.uk.  

TEACHING

To find out more details on being a Teacher in West Sussex contact Carol Taylor, Recruitment Strategy Manager, Personnel Services Unit, Education Department, West Sussex County Council, County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RF, telephone 01243 756768, email carol.taylor@westsussex.gov.uk.

TEACHING ENGLISH TO FOREIGN LANGUAGES

For information contact TEFL Professional Network Ltd, 72 Pentyla Baglan Road, Port Talbot, Wales, SA12 8AD, telephone 0207 6917074 or visit www.tefl.com or www.teflcourses.com or www.tefltraining.co.uk.

TELEGRAMS ( QUEENS )

Please go to Queens Telegrams.

TELEPHONE PREFERENCE SERVICE

To stop receiving nuisance/cold selling phone calls, e.g. double glazing sales, you can register with the Telephone Preference Service by calling 0845 0700707 or visit www.tpsonline.org.uk.  Their offices are located at DMA House, 70 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8SS, telephone 02072913320.

TELEVISION AERIALS

For information on installation and reception visit www.bbc.co.uk/reception/factsheets/pdfs/tv_aerials_factsheet.pdf .

GOING DIGITAL - for further information visit the Digital Television webpages.  There is also a support scheme for people aged 75 years and over and people with significant disabilities to assist in the switch to digital. 

TELEVISION COMPANIES

Channel 4 – Head Office 0207 3964444

Channel 5 – Head Office, 22 Longacre, London , WC2E 9LY , telephone 0207 5505555.  Programme enquiries 08457050505.

BBC – www.bbc.co.uk

ITV – Duty Office, Gas Street, Birmingham, B1 2JT or email dutyoffice@itv.com or telephone 0870 600 6766, fax: 0121 634 4898  Minicom: 0870 241 6346  

For all non-viewer enquiries please contact: ITV Network Centre 200 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8HF Tel: 020 7843 8000 Fax: 020 7843 8158

Meridian TV (Regional Office) – West Point, New Hythe, Maidstone, , ME20 6XX, telephone 02380 222555, fax 02380 712081, email dutyofficer@meridiantv.com or visit their website www.meridiantv.co.uk. 

Sky - General Enquiries 0870 6066663 or visit www.sky.com.

TELEVISION LICENCE

If you are visually impaired you are entitled to a reduction of 50% on the Television Licence.  To claim the reduction send your original blind registration document by special delivery to TV Licensing, Bristol, BS98 1TL, telephone 0870 2416468 or visit their website www.tvlicensing.co.uk.

After 31st July 2006, you will no longer be able to pay for your TV Licence at the Post Office. Instead, you should choose from the many other ways to buy a licence. These include

• Online by Direct Debit, either annually, quarterly or monthly. You can set up a Direct Debit online all you need is your bank details and TV Licence number.
  
• Online by Debit/Credit Card, using a debit or credit card. You can make an online payment, all you need is your bank details and TV Licence number.
  
• By Phone, using a debit or credit card. Please call 0870 241 6468 with your bank details and TV Licence number to hand.
  
• At PayPoint outlets, using cash or a debit card. You will need to bring your licence renewal notice and keep your receipt. To find your nearest PayPoint outlet you can visit the paypoint locator website or call 0845 155 0404.
  
• With a TV Licensing savings card, using cash or a debit card. Save towards the cost of your licence at any PayPoint outlet, or over the phone on 0845 155 0404.
  
• By Post, by sending your payment slip (if you have one) along with a cheque to TV Licensing, Bristol, BS98 1TL. Please make your cheque payable to 'TV Licensing' and write your name, address and TV Licence number on the back. Do not fold or staple your cheque, and do not send cash in the post.

TELEVISION RECEPTION PROBLEMS

If you are experiencing television reception problems contact OFCOM for more information.

TENNIS CLUB (BURGESS HILL)

Please go to Burgess Hill Tennis Club

TENNIS COURT BOOKINGS

Tickets for St John's Tennis Court, Burgess Hill can be purchased from Burgess Hill Help Point.  Courts are booked on the hour.

tesco stores

Tesco Superstore

Burgess Hill

Tel: 0845 6779093

TheatreS

The Town Council Tourist Information Centre holds information on theatres in Mid Sussex and surrounding areas, plus London Theatre Guides and much more.  For further details call the Tourist Information Centre on 01444 238202 or email touristinformation@burgesshill.gov.uk. 

TICKET SALES  

The Help Point sells tickets on behalf of some charities and organisations in Burgess Hill for local events and fundraisers.  It also provides a box office facility for some of the major events in the local area.

If you would like the Help Point to act as a ticket office for your event call Liz Clark 01444 238203 or email liz@burgesshill.gov.uk.

TIME BANK

Time Bank is a national campaign inspiring and connecting people to share and give time.  For information contact Time Bank, The Mezzanine, Elizabeth House, 39 York Road, London, SE1 7NQ, telephone 0207 4015420 or visit www.timebank.org.uk.

Timer Problems

See Street Lights.

TIP

See Civic Amenity Sites

Toilets

The public toilets in Burgess Hill (except Market Place Shopping Centre) are owned and maintained by Mid Sussex District Council.  If you would like to report a fault with the toilets call the Help Point on 01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

Alternatively contact Mid Sussex District Council on 01444 477005.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

To find out where there are public toilets fitted with the NKS or RADAR lock, contact the District or Borough Council for the area or search online at www.directenquiries.org.uk

Tourist Information

Visit our tourist information section.

Town Centre Car Parks

The car parks in Burgess Hill town centre are owned and managed by Mid Sussex District Council (except Market Place Shopping Centre).  To report problems with the car parks contact the Help Point on 01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

Alternatively contact Mid Sussex District Council on 01444 477212.

Town Clerk Enquiries

Write to:

David Carden
Town Clerk
Burgess Hill Town Council
96 Church Walk
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9AS

Town Crier

Visit our Town Crier web page

Town Twinning Association, Burgess Hill

Visit our Town Twinning web page

TOY LIBRARY

The Toy Library is held at the Sheddingdean Community Centre, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill on Wednesdays 2pm-4pm.  For further information contact Mrs Alan on 01444 245793.

Trading Standards

Visit the West Sussex County Council Trading Standards Service website www.westsussex.gov.uk.

You can report a problem to Trading Standards via a telephone service in the Help Point.  For more details call 01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

Alternatively contact Trading Standards on The Consumers Direct telephone line 0845 4040506, textphone 0845 128 1384 or visit www.consumerdirect.gov.uk. Hours of opening are 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.

A translation service is available, simply call 08454 04 05 06.

www.tradingstandards.gov.uk This site provides a wealth of information.

To contact East Sussex Trading Standards telephone:

Brighton & Hove district: 01273 292522

Eastbourne & East Sussex : 01323 418200

Traffic Calming

If you would like details of traffic calming proposals, or to report a problem call 01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

Traffic Signals/Signs

If you would like details on traffic signs or signals, or to report a fault call  01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

TRAINS

If you have a complaints about a noisy and/or tooting train contact Noise Abatement Society, 44 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 2QA, telephone 01273 682223 or 0800 3891380 or the Help Line on 01273 878782 or visit www.noiseabatementsociety.com.

Alternatively you can register your complaint with the Rail Safety and Standards Board.  Please send an email to anson.jack@rssb.co.uk or write to Anson Jack, RSSB, Main HQ, Evergreen House, 160 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DX www.rssb.co.uk

TRANSCO

To report gas leaks contact Transco Emergency Service 0800 111999.

General enquiries help line Telephone: 0845 6056677.

On 31st August 2004 National Grid Transco announced that it had reached agreement on the sale of its regional gas distribution networks.  These networks are independent and are no longer operated by NGT.  The contact details are as follows:- South of England is now called Southern Gas Networks Limited Telephone: 01689 881300  www.scotiagasnetworks.co.uk

For enquires relating directly to local works being undertaken Telephone: 01689 881327

TRANSLATION

www.freetranslations.com is a website that gives you up to 1800 words in any language that may be useful.

TRANSPLANT INFORMATION

For information regarding organ donation and transplants visit www.uktransplant.org.uk

Should you wish to leave your body to Medical Science you can write to:-

HM Inspector of Anatomy

Room 611

Wellington House

135 - 155 Waterloo Bridge road

London

SE1 8UG

Telephone: 0207 972 4551

or you can visit www.amrc.org.uk

Travellers

For enquiries relating to Travellers call 01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

Friends, Families & Travellers – if you are a traveller and need advice and information such as eviction, harassment, rights, civil rights and racial discrimination, legal representation, health, education telephone 01273 234777.  You can email fft@gypsy-traveller.org or visit  www.gypsy-traveller.org   In an emergency telephone 07768 316755. 

For information regarding putting your name down for a plot on a traveller site contact Esther Quarm at West Sussex county Council on  01243 777306.

TRAVELODGE

Central Reservations telephone number 0870 0850950

TRAVEL INSURANCE

As from 1st January 2006 UK residents travelling in Europe will require a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).  This will allow you to benefit from free or reduced-cost medical care when travelling in an EEA country or Switzerland.  

The EHIC replaces the E111 and is free or charge.  For further information on the introduction of the EHIC and on how to apply for an EHIC, visit The Department of Health.  The EHIC is normally valid for three to five years and covers any medical treatment that becomes necessary during your trip, because of either illness or an accident. 

TRAVEL LINE

Travel Line is a service which provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport services – buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground - throughout England, Wales and Scotland.  To contact Travel Line telephone 0870 6082608 or visit www.traveline.org.uk.

TREE COUNCIL

The Tree Council was founded in 1974 with major support from the Department of the Environment and in 1978 became an independent registered charity.  The Tree Council’s aims to improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the United Kingdom.  For further information contact the Tree Council at 71 Newcomen Street, London, SE1 1YT, telephone 0207 4079992, fax 0207 4079908 or visit www.treecouncil.org.uk.

Trees/Hedges

If you would like report an issue with problem relating to trees and hedges in Burgess Hill call 01444 247726 or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk.

TREE WARDEN SCHEMES

For information on the Tree Warden Scheme contact The Tree Council, 51 Catherine Place, London, SW1E 6DY, telephone 0207 8289928.

Alternatively contact Julie Bolton at West Sussex County Council on 01243 756888, fax 01243 777232.

TRIANGLE LEISURE CENTRE

Visit our Triangle Leisure Centre page.

TRIBUNALS

For information visit www.tribunals.gov.uk

TUMBLE TOTS

Tumble Tots is designed to develop children’s physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing through using brightly coloured equipment.  It is aimed at children aged 6 months to 7 years old.  For further information contact Julie Fuller on 01273 723511.